How do you guys see at night or in caves with light effects mods?

[Lampros]

These mods are amazing - when it is sunny or daytime and you are outside. But at night or indoors, I cannot see anything. In some areas, it's literally pitch black screen.

So how do you guys deal with it? I installed a mod that lets you purchase a ring that gives a permanent Magelight effect. This works in most cases, but in some caves with no light sources at all (whether via small openings or internal lanterns or torches), it's still a struggle.

So I am wondering if you guys have alternative mods; I've seen a mod with wearable lanterns, but that looks ridiculous and totally un-immersive. I've also seen a mod with dweemer goggles that gives you some half a dozen effects, but that's way over-powered and gamey.

Any lore-friendly, moderate solutions?

[Dexter]

I recommend these mods:

Wearable Lanterns: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17416/?

Lanterns of Skyrim: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18916/?

If using ELFX:
Lanterns of Skyrim ELFX Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63869/?

and either

Brighter Torches with Bigger (mage light) Radius: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32156/?

or

Immersive Torch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/67967/?

I liked the lighting color of Immersive Torch, but the author increased the burn duration to 24 hours, so fair warning.

I edited Wearable Lanterns using TESEdit5 to combine the effects of Brighter Torches Bigger Radius with the lighting of Immersive torch for my torch and lanterns.

[MaximumEffort]

Spells and powers, spells and powers ;)

[Lampros]

Originally posted by sjrekis:

Spells and powers, spells and powers ;)

Spells have such a short duration though.

[Lampros]

Originally posted by Dexter:

I recommend these mods:

Wearable Lanterns: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/17416/?

Lanterns of Skyrim: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/18916/?

If using ELFX:
Lanterns of Skyrim ELFX Patch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63869/?

and either

Brighter Torches with Bigger (mage light) Radius: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32156/?

or

Immersive Torch: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/67967/?

I liked the ighting color of Immersive Torch, but the author increased the burn duration to 24 hours, so fair warning.

I edited Wearable Lanterns using TESEdit5 to combine the effects of Brighter Torches Bigger Radius with the Torch and Lantern lighting of Immersive torch.

I think wearable lanterns just don't look good nor realistic. I do have Lanterns of Skyrim, but that doesn't help cave crawling.

Better torches is indeed a possible solution. In particular, I love the 24 hour option. Which of those two mods give better coverage in terms of area illuminated? Also, does Brighter Torches mod extend torch duration as well?

[Lampros]

By the way, since I registered on Nexus today, I am like a drug addict with a stolen cocaine cache. Jesus, there's so much stuff there that's not on Steam! ;)

[MaximumEffort]

Originally posted by Lampros:

By the way, since I registered on Nexus today, I am like a drug addict with a stolen cocaine cache. Jesus, there's so much stuff there that's not on Steam! ;)

And its better and more stable the Steam Workshop ;)

[Dexter]

Immersive Torch adds better coverage.

I don't recall if there was a duration change for Brighter Torches.

With Immersive Torch, you will not get the increased coverage for Mage Light spells as you do from Brighter Torches.

[76561198133591931]

Originally posted by Lampros:

By the way, since I registered on Nexus today, I am like a drug addict with a stolen cocaine cache. Jesus, there's so much stuff there that's not on Steam! ;)

Join the club. I'm a nexus junkie too. :)

[gnewna]

The wearable lanterns can also be carried, I think. Obviously that then takes up a hand slot. Maybe look for a nightvision spell mod?

[βob__ζ]

You can become a vamp and use its nightvision ability.

That is about as Immersive as it gets.

[Rocket]

open yer eyes and see

[Lampros]

Originally posted by Dexter:

Immersive Torch adds better coverage.

I don't recall if there was a duration change for Brighter Torches.

With Immersive Torch, you will not get the increased coverage for Mage Light spells as you do from Brighter Torches.

Ok, I will go with that then.

[Lampros]

Originally posted by βobitoζ:

You can become a vamp and use its nightvision ability.

That is about as Immersive as it gets.

I never play evil characters! ;)

[Lampros]

Originally posted by darkknight4321234:

Originally posted by Lampros:

By the way, since I registered on Nexus today, I am like a drug addict with a stolen cocaine cache. Jesus, there's so much stuff there that's not on Steam! ;)

Join the club. I'm a nexus junkie too. :)

I've added these in just the last 2-3 hours? :)

Bandit Patrols sub-mod for OBIS
Difficult Archery
Immersive NPC in the Dark
One Tweak
Torch Arrows
Bijin Warmaidens
Bijin Wives
Immersive Torch
Ring of Nighteye
Constant Nighteye for Powers

[aXe]

I use the candlelight spell. I would also try out other lighting mods as even in the darkest cave Its not pitch black for me.